Griff Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hey Guys, So I have a question hopefully someone on here can help me! I have been collecting old Stanley pocket/line levels for over a year now. I'm wondering if someone can help me compile a list or find a list of all the Stanley pocket levels made. I'm only interested in the vintage ones. I have a lot now and I'm unsure if I have collected all of them. The only one I have found that I don't own is a Stanley machinists level. Please any help would greatly be appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 There is a book that you might pick up (expensively I must add) called "The Stanley Catalog Collection 1855-1898: Four Decades of Rules, Levels, Try-Squares, Planes, and Other Stanley Tools and Hardware." I had my eye on a pre-used copy on Amazon but you might find it on eBay too. Expect to pay top dollar for it though. I don't know of a website specialising in levels but you could try googling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 29 minutes ago, TerryMcK said: There is a book that you might pick up (expensively I must add) called "The Stanley Catalog Collection 1855-1898: Four Decades of Rules, Levels, Try-Squares, Planes, and Other Stanley Tools and Hardware." I had my eye on a pre-used copy on Amazon but you might find it on eBay too. Expect to pay top dollar for it though. I don't know of a website specialising in levels but you could try googling. Thanks for the info Terry. I have purchased a very old copy of a 1893 reprint issue catalog (well I believe that's the year) lol. That helped some I was unaware of the one you referenced I will check that out. I googled Stanley pocket levels last night and couldn't find a whole lot of information regarding them. I will see if I can dig deeper. It's crazy cause you would think someone would have already compiled a list of all the levels Stanley made sorta like Patrick's blood and gore for hand planes. Thanks again for the input and recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylder Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 This guy has the book I use and appears there is a new edition coming out soon http://stanleytoolsbook.com/ Antique and Collectible Stanley Tools by John Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 If your collecting something so specific why limit yourself to just one brand ? I remember a decorative cool cast Aluminum level in my collection of old tools. I am sure it wasn't a Stanley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 2 hours ago, wdwerker said: If your collecting something so specific why limit yourself to just one brand ? I remember a decorative cool cast Aluminum level in my collection of old tools. I am sure it wasn't a Stanley. I also collect Stanley hand planes and vintage wooden levels made by Stanley. I haven't thought about collecting old pocket levels from other brands also. I'm a huge Stanley fan of the vintage stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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